Windows 10: Windows Update breaks LAN connections - again

I have three PCs that share partitions on my LAN. The most recent Windows 10 update has yet again broken this.


PC#1 (Windows 10) can see into partitions on PC#3 (Linux Mint) but can't open PC#2 (Windows 10).

PC#2 can see PC#1 and PC#3.


The only configuration changes will be what Windows Update has done without permission.


I've checked the network configurations on PC#1 and PC#2 and everything I've checked is the same.

:)

 

Windows update breaks WIFI and LAN network connections

After applying the latest anniversary windows update my system loses all network access WIFI and LAN

The network connections page is empty! Totally stuck, luckily had a restore point which restores connectivity.

Observations

• WIFI card in device in device manager
• Device working properly
• Nothing in network center (should be)
• Ipconfig /all shows my Wifi afapter but it says Media disonnected.
• Ping always says Transmit failure
• Device is Realtek and it had USB ports which still works
• Restore to pre update fixes problem although Network still looks odd

Tried

• Restarting
  
  Removing and reinstalling device
• Disabling windows defender and firewall
• NETSH ip reset etc
• IPConfig /renew and IPConfig /release
• Troubleshooting network problems - says could not fix try powering off etc.
  

Other facts

• Win 8 box upgraded to win 10 and insider program
• Had Malwarebytes installed, uninstall didnt help
• Only way to fix is to restore back to before windows update

What the ****, its like being back in the old Win98 days! any suggestions?

Update: So had to resort to fully disabling Windows Update because it totally breaks the network on every auto update. Not ideal. I dont even know if it will let me re-install Windows 10 because I upgraded an old Windows 8 version using
the Insider program.

I have 5 years of programs that I will lose either way so I guess I will just never be able to update W10.

 

Good LAN party games?

Most of my suggestions have already been listed.

However, I found Swat4 to actually be a pretty fun LAN game, especially at smaller LAN parties.

 

Windows 10 Pro and Ergnomic Break Reminder

Hi,



Apologies for the late reply.



Do you remember installing any break reminder software?



It looks like it is a pop up from a break reminder software.



I suggest you to look for this in Programs in features and uninstall it if do not use it.



Try the following steps:

• 
  Press Windows + R keys to open Run Command
  
• 
  Type Appwiz.cpl and hit enter
  
• 
  Search for the programs and un-install it.
  

Regards,